Background*

Admiral Michael G. Mullen, also known as Mike, Ret. (U.S. Navy) has been the Security Director of Sprint Corp. since June 2013. He is an Adviser and Member of Advisory Council at C5 Capital Ltd. Mr. Mullen served as the 17th Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2007 to 2011. He was the Principal Military Advisor to President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama, as well as two Secretaries of Defense. He led the military during a critical period of transition, ... overseeing the end of the combat mission in Iraq and the development of a new military strategy for Afghanistan. He advocated for the rapid development and fielding of innovative technologies, championed emerging and enduring international partnerships, and advanced new methods for combating terrorism. He commanded at every level in the Navy including three ships, an aircraft carrier battle group and a fleet. His final four-star command was in Europe for NATO. His fleet experience culminated in his assignment as the Navy's highest ranking officer, the 28th Chief of Naval Operations from 2005 to 2007. He serves as a Director of Discovery Air Inc. He serves as a Director of Bloomberg Philanthropies. Mr. Mullen has been a Director of General Motors Company since February 1, 2013. He serves on the Boards of InQTel and Sprint. He has been a Director at Sprint Corp., since June 2013. Mr. Mullen is a visiting professor at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1968. He earned a Masters of Science degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School and completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

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